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A short distance from the Sea and recently totally refurbished, the Cockhaven Arms has a large bar restaurant with two open fires and a relaxed cosy atmosphere. In this oasis of calm, we offer freshly prepared food, washed down with local ales and interesting wines. All the bedrooms are ensuite and have been refurbished to create comfortable doubles, stylish suites and contemporary family rooms. All feature flat screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, tea & coffee facilities, hairdryers and powerful showers.

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Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Free breakfast

Board games / puzzles

Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )

Conference facilities

Banquet room

Newspaper

Wifi

Bar / lounge

Restaurant

Kids' meals

Special diet menus

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Non-smoking hotel

Outdoor furniture

Sun terrace

Room features

Flatscreen TV

Room types

Bridal suite

Non-smoking rooms

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Mid-range

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44Car recommended

Grade: 44 out of 100

282Restaurantswithin 5 miles

105Attractionswithin 5 miles

12 Cockhaven Road, Bishopsteignton TQ14 9RF England

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Jeremy C wrote a review Sept 2023

57 contributions18 helpful votes

Good food

Visited with family on their Wednesday steak night. Two of us had sirloin steaks which were beautifully-cooked and came with chips, tomato, mushroom and great onion rings-excellent food and great value. We chose two of the sauces : peppercorn and mushroom, both of which were good. White wine was served in an ice bucket-as it should be. We also enjoyed a red wine Prices of wine are reasonable. Our table also had scampi and fish and chips, both came with good, home-made tartare sauce. The place was quite busy for a village on a Wednesday-perhaps due to the £13.50 steak offer! Service staff could do with a bit more training as the welcome was not particularly warm and I would describe the interaction with us as procedural rather than friendly and I am not sure why they played the radio station over the PA rather than some nice music. After our meal I had a pleasant chat with the chef.…

Date of stay: September 2023

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Room Tip: Steak night was great value

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Trek15210495702 wrote a review Sept 2023

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Great food

Lovely place to stay and the food is excellent . however , room 9 is the smallest of their rooms and the bathroom was very poor . Would give that a miss if possible . Lots of redecorating needed , it’s very tired in places .. ladies toilet is a bit bleak .

Date of stay: September 2023

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Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Downstairs rooms are nicer than upstairs .

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Charlie R wrote a review Sept 2023

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Great stay

We have been many years and twice a year to visit my dad and always a lovely experience. We usually book The Clipper room as love the space and sea view. The staff are always friendly and give you a warm welcome! Fab place!

Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family

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Luke S wrote a review Sept 2023

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Good Food, poor service.

Good food, poor service - whilst the food was nice, there wasn’t a warm welcome. The service style was abrupt and not warm. It felt that you were there just to fill the seats and not have a fulfilling dining experience. There was a young lad who was the only friendly member of staff.

Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Kath wrote a review Aug 2023

United Kingdom2 contributions

Such a lovely place to stay!

My mum and visited this hotel for 1 night. We had a wedding at Humber Barn just a short drive up the road. Tgecstaff were lovely and friendly. They went out of their way to help us when we arrived as we needed to get ready for the wedding. They also helped provide Taxi numbers and helped book it for us. Every staff we saw were always on hand to help. The food looked lovely. We only had breakfast, which was wonderful! There was a steak night whilst we were there. The restaurant was packed, so looks like it's very popular there. The room was lovely. All clean & so nice to have a little balcony. Although unfortunately we didn't get to enjoy it as the weather was horrible.

Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family

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HayleyKD21 wrote a review Aug 2023

Birmingham, United Kingdom3 contributions

Sunday Roast

We went out for Sunday Lunch last week and had a lovely meal, the roasts were delicious and came with plenty of vegetables and lovely cauliflower cheese, as well as a giant Yorkshire pudding each. The staff were so helpful and attentive and we all had a great time. Thank you very much.

Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family

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Force wrote a review Jul 2023

Newton Abbot, United Kingdom9 contributions1 helpful vote

Cheap should not mean poor quality.

My mother and I went for lunch. We both chose from the £8 menu. I had the scampi and Mum had the Caesar salad. The scampi was soggy, not crisp, the chips were scant and limp and the tartare sauce was tasteless. The only good thing on the plate was the peas. The lettuce in the Caesar salad was inedible as only outside leaves had been used, the croutons were huge and like bullets. Mum said that the dressing was flavoursome. I appreciate that we only paid £8 for each dish but that should not affect the quality. I have been coming to The Cockhaven for 35 years but will not be returning. Such a shame.

Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family

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mwoodcock55@yahoo.com wrote a review Jul 2023

Chippenham, United Kingdom9 contributions3 helpful votes

Best Inn We Have Stayed At

My husband & I stayed here 12 - 17 June and what a great place this is!! We had a double room with a terrace, overlooking the lovely garden and estuary (Room 11). Our friends joined us for a day and we all had a beautiful lunch. I actually asked the landlady if the chef was Michelin-starred, because the food was so good!! You really need to come here and sample what this Inn is made of!! John & Margaret Woodcock

Date of stay: July 2023

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Tregunnians wrote a review Jul 2023

Crediton, United Kingdom2 contributions1 helpful vote

Found it by accident, will definitely be back

We found the hotel on google at very short notice, having never heard of it before. It is a real gem, from good communication, easy booking & check-in, and friendly welcome, to very comfortable room (with a view of the Teign estuary), great breakfast and motivated, attentive staff.

Date of stay: July 2023

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Valerie L wrote a review Jul 2023

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Friendly and helpful nothing to much trouble

From turning up as guests to leaving as friends absolutely fantastic the staff were lovely and Francis and Emma were lovely the food out of this world many many thanks for a fantastic holiday can't wait to see you again thank you val and johnxx

Date of stay: June 2023

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Room Tip: Just go and visit

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